More than 56 entries took part in the 57th Annual Knoxville Nationals Parade sponsored by McKay Insurance.

The Knoxville community and parade participants welcomed race fans and racing dignitaries to Knoxville with the annual event. Rita Schacherer, Candi Stickel, and Park Woodle were the judges of the parade and recently announced the award winners. The Knoxville Federated Garden Club took home first place in the Best of Parade category with Baty Tucker Post 168 and John Myers Post 3519 taking home second place.

List of Award Winners:

Best of Parade 1st Place: Knoxville Federated Garden Club
2nd Place: Baty Tucker Post 168 / John Myers Post 3519

Fan’s Favorite 1st Place: Clauson Family
2nd Place: Casey’s General Store

Best Theme Float 1st Place: Baty Tucker Post 168 / John Myers Post 3519
2nd Place: Knoxville Hospitals and Clinics/ Ryan Leavitt Family

Best Float (Non-Theme) 1st Place: Knoxville Federated Garden Club
2nd Place: Accura Healthcare

Best Performing Entry 1st Place: Knoxville Dance Team
2nd Place: Knoxville High School Band

Race Cars 1st Place: Austin Paul Racing
2nd Place: White Family Racing

Race Mowers No entries

Custom Classic Vehicles 1st Place: Draggins Car Club
2nd Place: Poffenbarger Family

Antique Cars 1st Place: Bill and Bonnie Vaske